Safety featuresIs “Soft doxxing” something to worry about? More Safety features terms
Soft doxxing
Risk flagSharing someone's personal information (address, school, workplace, phone number, or social media handles) online without consent, but stopping short of full doxxing. It's used to harass, embarrass, or enable offline contact without permission. Unlike full doxxing, it may seem minor but can escalate into real-world harm, stalking, or swatting.
How kids use it
"Someone posted her school name and town on a discord server—that's soft doxxing."
Good news — "Soft doxxing" is a protective feature, not a threat. The catch with platform safety features is that most ship OFF by default, or only half-configured.
- Turn it on deliberately and re-check it after big app updates — settings occasionally reset or move.
- Find the full setup walkthrough for the platform setup guides →